# image-auto-decoding-async

> image-auto-decoding-async has 10+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** image-auto-decoding-async shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**When adding media on the post screen, automatically add decoding = “async” to the img tag.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,389
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+46.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 29, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8.3+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dabohaze (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dabohaze/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/decoding-async/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [async](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/async/) | #7 | 10 |
| [decoding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/decoding/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| async | >100 | 753 |
| decoding | #89 | 298 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Async JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-javascript/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (102) | Jun 22, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [Async JS and CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-js-and-css/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (51) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Asynchronous Javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asynchronous-javascript/) | 100+ | 3.7/5 (9) | Nov 2, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Lazy Widget Loader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-widget-loader/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 3, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [LH CSS Lazy Load](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-css-lazy-load/) | 40+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 6, 2019 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Asynchronous Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asynchronous-emails/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 16, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Head.WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headwp/) | 10+ | — | Feb 18, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Dynamic Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-shortcode-ajax/) | <10 | — | Jan 8, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [Site Scripts & Speed Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-scripts-speed-manager/) | <10 | — | Apr 2, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is image-auto-decoding-async free?
Yes. image-auto-decoding-async is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is image-auto-decoding-async safe to use in 2026?
image-auto-decoding-async shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use image-auto-decoding-async?
image-auto-decoding-async is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,389 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does image-auto-decoding-async work with WordPress 7.1?
image-auto-decoding-async is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does image-auto-decoding-async need?
image-auto-decoding-async requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was image-auto-decoding-async last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 29, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes image-auto-decoding-async?
image-auto-decoding-async is developed and maintained by dabohaze.

### What are the best alternatives to image-auto-decoding-async?
The most popular alternatives to image-auto-decoding-async are Async JavaScript (70K+ installs), Async JS and CSS (700+ installs) and Asynchronous Javascript (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decoding-async/ · Generated 2026-09-26 15:22 UTC by PageForge